Disabled staying off public transport over prejudiced staff

OVER a quarter of disabled people never use public transport because of prejudice and negative attitudes from staff and passengers, a study shows.

- Emily Braeger

Nasty looks and comments were among the experiences putting many off using buses, trains and Tubes.

Almost half had experienced such negativity and around a third of it came from train crew and bus drivers.

Some 29% were put off using public transport as a result of, according to the survey of more than 2,000 by equality charity Scope.

Another 29% said they use it less than they would like to, due to issues such as overcrowding, problems getting on and off, and a lack of appropriate seating.

Taylor of Scope said James disabled people are being "left behind" by society.